Palm Beach County · Permit guide
South Palm Beach roofing permit requirements
The documents, portal and filing details for a re-roof permit in South Palm Beach, plus a flat-fee permit runner to handle it for you.
What to submit
Documents for a South Palm Beach re-roof permit
From our permit library for South Palm Beach. Pick your roof type to see its system forms.
Application documents
- Building Permit Application
- Notice of Commencement
- Roof Installation Affidavit
- Contractor Registration
Roof-system documents
Shingle roof
- Roof system specification sheet
- Product approvals (Florida Product Approval / Miami-Dade NOA) for each shingle roof component
Tile roof
- Roof system specification sheet
- Product approvals (Florida Product Approval / Miami-Dade NOA) for each tile roof component
Metal roof
- Roof system specification sheet
- Product approvals (Florida Product Approval / Miami-Dade NOA) for each metal roof component
Flat roof
- Roof system specification sheet
- Product approvals (Florida Product Approval / Miami-Dade NOA) for each flat roof component
Requirements change. We confirm the current forms with the South Palm Beach building department before every submittal. Last reviewed September 2026.
FAQ
South Palm Beach permit questions
What documents do I need for a re-roof permit in South Palm Beach?
A typical South Palm Beach re-roof submittal includes: Building Permit Application; Notice of Commencement; Roof Installation Affidavit; Contractor Registration; plus the roof-system forms for your roofing type and product approvals for each material.
Can I apply for a roofing permit online in South Palm Beach?
Yes. South Palm Beach accepts permit applications online through MyGovernmentOnline (MGO), including PDF plan uploads.
Is South Palm Beach in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ)?
No. Palm Beach County is outside the HVHZ, but roofing products still need Florida Product Approval and wind-load compliance.
Who can pull a permit in South Palm Beach?
The permit is issued to a licensed contractor (or an owner-builder). A permit runner prepares, submits and manages the permit on the contractor's behalf as an authorized agent.
Got a job waiting on a permit?
Send us the address and scope. We'll tell you what's needed, what's missing and what happens next.